Payroll Director
- Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Overseeing all aspects of payroll processing for a global organisation.
- Design and execute a global payroll strategy aligning with company objectives.
- Managing payroll team members and fostering a collaborative environment ensuring adherence to payroll deadlines and accuracy.
- Implementing and improving standardised payroll policies, procedures, and systems across all regions.
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and international payroll regulations.
- Continuously review and improve payroll processes to streamline operations, drive automation's, and reduce manual interventions.
- Manage relationships with third-party payroll vendors and oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service level agreements.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and regional teams on payroll initiatives and policies.
- Provide regular reporting on global payroll metrics, headcount costs, and achievements to Senior Leadership.
- Support finance teams in budgeting and forecasting payroll expenses.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, human resources, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive experience (8+ years) in payroll management, preferably in a global organisation.
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proficiency in payroll software and systems, with a focus on process optimisation and efficiency.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.